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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Projecting the rookie seasons for Alabama's 2025 NFL draft picks
This past spring, the Alabama Crimson Tide saw a total of seven players selected during the 2025 NFL draft, as well as a few others sign with professional teams in the days that followed as undrafted free agents. Since then, each of those players have participated in mini camps, and are now currently in training camp as we inch closer to the official start of the 2025 NFL season. Taking a deeper look at each name in particular, what potential role could each of Alabama's NFL rookies play during the 2025 season? Will some start from day one, or will each likely serve as depth options? Here is a current projection as to what each Alabama rookie's role is expected to be entering the 2025 NFL season. Jalen Milroe, Quarterback - Seattle Seahawks Selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round, Milroe is currently projected to enter his rookie NFL season as a backup. In Seattle, veteran Sam Darnold is cemented as the starting quarterback, along with Drew Lock likely No. 2 on the depth chart, which means that Milroe is third-string at best entering the season, making just how much, if any, action he sees in 2025 a question mark. Robbie Ouzts, Tight End - Seattle Seahawks Ouzts is a teammate of Milroe previously, as the former Alabama tight end was selected by Seattle in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft. The former Alabama tight end could find playing time very early this season with Seattle, as Ouzts could potentially be the Seahawks starting fullback as a rookie. CJ Dippre, Tight End - New England Patriots Dippre is the first Alabama rookie mentioned here who went undrafted this past spring, signing as a free agent with the New England Patriots. The former Alabama tight end is likely a depth option entering this season with the Patriots, and could potentially be a practice squad player. Tyler Booker, Offensive Guard - Dallas Cowboys Alabama's first player selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Booker, a first round pick, currently projects as a starter for the Dallas Cowboys along the offensive line in year one. As to what position that comes at, Booker will likely see time at either left or right guard. Tim Smith, Defensive Tackle - Indianapolis Colts Smith, selected in the sixth round by the Indianapolis Colts, is likely a depth option entering his first NFL season. As for how much time Smith could see, the former Alabama defensive tackle is likely a rotation option to begin the year. Que Robinson, Outside Linebacker - Denver Broncos Robinson was selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft, taken by the Denver Broncos. Entering year one with Denver, Robinson likely projects as a depth, or rotation, option at outside linebacker this season who should be used primarily in pass rushing situations. Jihaad Campbell, Inside Linebacker - Philadelphia Eagles Campbell was the second of those two aforementioned Alabama first round picks, landing with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at pick No. 31 overall. Sitting behind the likes of Nakobe Dean and Zach Baun on the depth chart, Campbell might not necessarily begin the season as a starter, but will undoubtedly play significant snaps this year as a rookie. Malachi Moore, Safety - New York Jets Moore was selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft, landing with the New York Jets. The former Alabama safety might not start for New York this season, but will still likely see action as a backup, while also a special teams option. James Burnip, Punter - New Orleans Saints Concluding with Burnip, the former Alabama went undrafted this past spring, signing as a free agent with the New Orleans Saints. Burnip will compete for the Saints starting job in training camp. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
71-Year-Old Jockey Perry Ouzts Approaching New Record
71-Year-Old Jockey Perry Ouzts Approaching New Record originally appeared on Paulick Report. "Ironman" jockey Perry Ouzts, 71, will start a new record for starts in a Thoroughbred horse race in this Saturday's fifth race at Belterra Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The veteran jockey will enter the starting gate for a 53,579th time, eclipsing the previous record set by retired California-based rider Russell Baze. At this writing, Ouzts sports a record of 53,570 starts– 7,514 wins – 7,013 seconds – 6,694 thirds, for earnings of $53,055,913. The next active rider is Hall of Famer John Velazquez with 37,363 mounts and 6,703 is also the record holder as the oldest jockey to win a race in North America — a feat he accomplished last summer. Ouzts has spent most of his career riding in Northern Kentucky and Ohio. Though he has never won a graded stakes race, he was the subject of an award-winning 2015 documentary "Ironman Perry Ouzts," produced by the Hennegan ranks fifth all-time in wins, trailing only Russell Baze (12,842 wins), Laffit Pincay Jr. (9,530), William Shoemaker (8,833), and Pat Day (8,803).Ouzts told John Engelhardt that loyalty has been a key factor in his success. He credits the support of trainers W.J. Danner, Larry Holt, Joe Woodard, Bill Connelly, Matt Kordenbrock, Barb Riley and Larry Smith for the many winners they have put him up on. He has also had the same agent, Jamie Fowler, for 38 years. Fowler contracted throat cancer in February of 2023 and has undergone 50 radiation treatments, several surgeries, and 10 months of physical therapy. This week, Fowler was declared cancer-free. According to Ouzts: 'I asked if he could still do the job from home when it was discovered, and with texting, video replays and other on-line features, he hasn't missed a beat.' He has won 35 meet titles at River Downs/Belterra Park, 13 titles at the now defunct, Beulah Park and 2 titles at Turfway Park. He won the last race at River Downs and the first race there under its new name Belterra Park. He was the first jockey to win a stakes race at 70 years old. His richest races won were the $200,000 Cradle Stakes (2007), the $100,000 Queen City Oaks (1988) and the $100,000 Green Carpet Stakes (this season). He won four races on a horse named Oats N' Ouzts. He and his wife, Toni have two sons – Kyle (35) and Tyler (32). This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
27-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Social media reacts to Alabama tight end Robbie Ouzts' NFL draft selection
Social media reacts to Alabama tight end Robbie Ouzts' NFL draft selection After drafting quarterback Jalen Milroe on Friday night, the Seattle Seahawks selected another Alabama Crimson Tide player Saturday afternoon in tight end Robbie Ouzts. One-of-two Alabama tight ends available in this draft, Ouzts was selected by Seattle in the fifth round, coming off the board at pick No. 175 overall. With this selection, Ouzts became the sixth Alabama player selected in the 2025 NFL draft, as well as the first in the fifth round, and joins a Seattle team where he is likely expected to see time at fullback. Here are some reactions to Ouzts' NFL draft selection by the Seahawks on social media Saturday afternoon. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
